Brian Ash
New Madrid,MO
Summary
Driven and reliable professional with extensive experience in industrial operations, notably as a Furnace Operator at Alubar Metals. Excelled in metal pouring and quality control testing, enhancing production efficiency and safety. Skilled in crane operation and problem-solving, demonstrating a commitment to reducing waste and improving workplace standards. Achieved significant milestones in operational excellence and team collaboration. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Furnace Operator
Alubar Metals
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained safe operations of furnace's melting metal such as aluminum and copper.
- Reviewed parts and removed extra materials before loading into furnace, consistently maintaining tight production targets.
- Documented daily activities efficiently and accurately with accurate company logs.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts, bobcats and bridge cranes to transport materials and products.
- Carefully reviewed daily work orders to maintain accuracy, reduce material waste and increase overall productivity.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Utility Operator
Magnitude 7 Metals
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Collected and disposed of trash and debris.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
- Maintained detailed daily records of productivity and adjusted overall project timetables based on setbacks or [Type] delays.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts to move bricks and supplies.
- Followed blueprints or drawings to lay blocks and bricks in correct arrangement.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, plans, or drawings to correctly lay blocks or bricks according to job or client specifications.
- Sealed internal flue walls with refractory matierial to make flue walls air tight.
- Monitored and recorded flue temperature
Truck Driver
JMF Trucking
09.2012 - 01.2017
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Fabricator
Trinity Marine
06.2009 - 08.2012
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths and widths.
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
- Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
- Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Pemiscot High School
Wardell, MO05.2009
Skills
Crane (overhead,bridge,jib,and stacking)
OSHA 10 certificate
- Waste Reduction
- Production Monitoring
- Stress Tolerance
- Forklift certified
- Temperature requirements
- Quality Control Testing
- Problem-Solving
- Metal pouring
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Time Management
- Self Motivation
Certification
OSHA 10 hour certification
Class A CDL
Timeline
Furnace Operator
Alubar Metals
12.2023 - Current
Utility Operator
Magnitude 7 Metals
01.2018 - 12.2023
Truck Driver
JMF Trucking
09.2012 - 01.2017
Fabricator
Trinity Marine
06.2009 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
North Pemiscot High School
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